Planning

Capability Assessment for External Catering Event

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, situated in Dundee, is in the planning stage of a tender process to procure external catering services for the upcoming Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, scheduled for September 2025. This event will be held at the university's campus, bringing together researchers and professionals from the construction management sector. The university seeks a catering supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, fine dining experience, consisting of a two-course meal provided over three days. The procurement is classified under the education industry category with a total estimated value of £15,000. Interested suppliers should note the future notice date set for 25th August 2025, providing a timeline for further procurement details.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for professional catering companies capable of delivering fine dining experiences at corporate and academic events. Suppliers with experience in handling multi-day catering services and those familiar with hosting large-scale conferences would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with Abertay University through this procurement could enhance a catering company's portfolio by associating with high-profile educational events, potentially leading to further opportunities within the academic sector. The competitive selection suggests that businesses must demonstrate not only their culinary skills but also their logistical and service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capability Assessment for External Catering Event

Notice Description

Abertay University is proud to host the upcoming Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, which will take place on campus in September 2025. This prestigious academic event will welcome researchers, academics, and professionals from across the construction management sector. To support the smooth running of this high-profile conference, the University is seeking to engage a professional catering supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, fine dining experience to delegates. The requirement involves providing a two-course meal (main course and dessert) each day over a three-day period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is proud to host the upcoming Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, which will take place on campus in September 2025. This prestigious academic event will welcome researchers, academics, and professionals from across the construction management sector. To support the smooth running of this high-profile conference, the University is seeking to engage a professional catering supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, fine dining experience to delegates. The requirement involves providing a two-course meal (main course and dessert) each day over a three-day period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536759
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536759&idx=1
    11th August 2025 - Capability Assessment - External Catering Event
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536759
    Capability Assessment for External Catering Event - Abertay University is proud to host the upcoming Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, which will take place on campus in September 2025. This prestigious academic event will welcome researchers, academics, and professionals from across the construction management sector. To support the smooth running of this high-profile conference, the University is seeking to engage a professional catering supplier capable of delivering a high-quality, fine dining experience to delegates. The requirement involves providing a two-course meal (main course and dessert) each day over a three-day period.

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